The Washington Post

An interview with ​comedian Hannibal Buress. 
An article on how D.C. groups teach female cyclists, how to handle street harassment.
"Street Smart" pieces for Washington Post Magazine on a vintage jewelry shop full of unique pieces, a thriving indie bookstore, a D.C. scuba shop, an inclusive bar with an indoor mini-golf course, and a one-of-a-kind gift shop. 
An article on the Chinese National Traditional Orchestra's efforts to get young people interested in classical Chinese music that has been around for a few millennia. 
​A concert preview for one of my underrated faves, R&B singer Luke James. 
And, last, an event preview for the massive D.C. Funk Parade. 

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Madame Noire

Three pieces I wish had existed while I was in college: this list of realistic networking tips, advice for making the most out of a bad internship, and real-world budgeting advice from personal finance experts. 
A look at online blogging courses, why they exist, and how they are sometimes used to take advantage of aspiring bloggers.
Interviews with several people doing cool things, including: 

• Krissy Henry, co-founder of Brown Girl Friendly.
• Nnenna Stella of The Wrap Life.
• Mandy Bowman, the creator of Official Black Wall Street. 
• And three people who created stock photo sites featuring beautiful images of people of color. 

I also covered black women in self-publishing, coding boot camps that seek to improve diversity within the tech industry, and toxic work environments.

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The Tempest

My favorite work from my time at The Tempest, broken down into three categories:

• Dating and Relationships:
  • "These are the ultimate do's and don'ts of new relationships"
  • "14 signs you should definitely dump them"
• Entertainment and Culture
  • ​"8 of the best female friendships on TV"
    
  • "Why the Internet's love of black slang makes some of us uncomfortable"
• Social Issues
  • ​"'Chopped' taught me just how sexist kitchens in America really are"
    
  • "15 stereotypes about your period that make absolutely no sense"
  • "The 7 biggest lies about your vag that you need to stop believing" 
  • "Stop telling women of color their bodies are 'unprofessional'"​
    

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FairyGodBoss

FairyGodBoss is a site that allows professional women to rate and review companies based on how well they treat female employees. While serving as one of their monthly freelance writers, I wrote about everything from mental health in the workplace to astrology. Here are my favorite clips: 

• "'Best Regards' and Other Sayings That Should Never End Your Email"
•  "3 Misconceptions Your Coworker With Depression Wants You to Stop Believing"
• "How Millennials Are Changing What Business Casual for Women Means"
• "How to Call Out of Work – Without the Awkwardness"
•  "25 Fashion Blogs From Around the World That Will Leave You Inspired"
•  "Should You Invite Your Boss to Your Wedding?"
• "What Career is Best for My Zodiac Sign?"​

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Other work

Stop Street Harassment: "Street Harassment by Older Men," "My Brother Would Respect Me," "Anti-Flirt Club and Hassle-Free Zones, 100 Years of Activism," and "Placing the Shame Back on the Harasser."
Bitch Magazine: "Sometimes Street Harassment Isn't Just Annoying—it's Illegal"
​The Shadow League: "Six Questions We Need Answers for in 'Dear White People' Season 2,"  "Vince Staples Slams R.Kelly, Calls Him a 'Child Molester'"
SheKnows: "Surefire Ways to Lose a Good Babysitter"
AJC.com: "Where to Shop for Natural Beauty Products in Atlanta"
Comic Book Resources: "Wonder Women: 15 Fantastic Female Action Heroes"

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Fiction

My short story "The House By the Dell" was featured in the 2021 Gothic fiction anthology, When Other People Saw Us, They Saw the Dead.